Looking at purchasing a 991 C2S , it has the MFSW standard, is it easy enough or can a Sport Design Steering Wheel be fitted in replacement ?
Just wondered if anyone has done this upgrade ?
Thanks

DRZ911Barcelona

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Posted: Sun Apr 29, 2018 2:02 pm Post subject:

Yes, a straightforward change.

If you want to go the OPC route, they will relieve you of £959 for the privilege._________________991 Gen 2 GT3 Racing Yellow
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Merlint4sNewbie

Joined: 23 Feb 2018Posts: 15

Posted: Sun Apr 29, 2018 2:07 pm Post subject:

DRZ911 wrote:

Yes, a straightforward change.

If you want to go the OPC route, they will relieve you of £959 for the privilege.

Thanks , is that Wheel & fitting all in ?

spongebob squarepantsReims

Joined: 20 Dec 2009Posts: 4188Location: Manchester and Iraq

Posted: Sun Apr 29, 2018 2:51 pm Post subject:

Merlint4s wrote:

DRZ911 wrote:

Yes, a straightforward change.

If you want to go the OPC route, they will relieve you of £959 for the privilege.

Thanks , is that Wheel & fitting all in ?

Yep, best quote I got was 858 notes all in. However I fitted mine myself as several others have done (second hand SDW for 490 quid) Its a very easy DIY job. (997 and 991 essentially the same)._________________"When the seagulls follow the trawler, it is because they think sardines will be thrown into the sea".

I recently bought a 997.2 PDK and as part of the deal i was to get the Sports Steering wheel still waiting cos they are on back order apparently...

blackramTrainee

Joined: 11 Jul 2017Posts: 71Location: Bristol

Posted: Tue May 01, 2018 8:22 am Post subject:

Having the standard wheel is not the deal breaker you might have thought. Mine came with the basic wheel and I immediately investigated costs for the sport design wheel. However I find the paddle switches in the basic wheel very easy to use and am keeping the wheel as it is._________________991.1 Carrera S Agate Grey

Merlint4sNewbie

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Posted: Tue May 01, 2018 8:27 am Post subject:

Thats Interesting, thanks for your reply

spongebob squarepantsReims

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Posted: Tue May 01, 2018 9:23 am Post subject:

blackram wrote:

Having the standard wheel is not the deal breaker you might have thought. Mine came with the basic wheel and I immediately investigated costs for the sport design wheel. However I find the paddle switches in the basic wheel very easy to use and am keeping the wheel as it is.

Each to their own, but im sure after 10 minutes with the paddles youd never want to use the awkward buttons again! The SDW also raises the interior to a different level._________________"When the seagulls follow the trawler, it is because they think sardines will be thrown into the sea".

Looks so much better
and the paddles give a far better driving experience

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Pcar_101Newbie

Joined: 30 Apr 2018Posts: 6

Posted: Tue May 01, 2018 10:45 am Post subject:

It's getting hold of one for a 997.2 PDK with Sports Chrono that's the problem...unless someone knows a source?

spongebob squarepantsReims

Joined: 20 Dec 2009Posts: 4188Location: Manchester and Iraq

Posted: Tue May 01, 2018 12:38 pm Post subject:

Pcar_101 wrote:

It's getting hold of one for a 997.2 PDK with Sports Chrono that's the problem...unless someone knows a source?

Either a 991 wheel new (same) or a second hand one off t' the internet (I fiited a 991 turbo one to mine, cost me 490 notes)

Youre problem is at an OPC (if available) they will say a 991 wheel is the wrong part (but it isnt)_________________"When the seagulls follow the trawler, it is because they think sardines will be thrown into the sea".

My 991.1 PDK has Sport/Sport Chrono with an MF wheel, which I’m not minding anywhere near as much as I thought given I had the paddles in my previous PDK. However, I would snap one up if I came across a deal.

Design911 have the wheel for around around £700, but they say a steering column switch (I guess to replace the mf aspect) and control unit is also required (I emailed them my chassis number), which with VAT brought the whole package up to around £1500

This dosent sound like the simple jobs referred to, and Mark, I can’t see that you’d be that keen to add £1500 to the cost of the cars you retail, so does what d911 say stack up or can I keep an eye out for a wheel for £500 and not worry about all the other gubbins?_________________991.1 C2 PDK, 986 Boxster S
Past pleasures: 997.1 GT3, 997.2 C4S Cab, 993 C2, 997.1 C2S, 996.1 C4

spongebob squarepantsReims

Joined: 20 Dec 2009Posts: 4188Location: Manchester and Iraq

Posted: Tue Nov 06, 2018 8:25 am Post subject:

Unless you want the other gubbins? its a 30 minute DIY swap and bin the gubbins. And any Sport design paddle wheel will fit.

No I don’t want them, if they’re not really needed, I can live with turning the volume up and down and going through the menus via the pcm, but my concern was that the control unit is also required for the the sport, sport plus LEDs to light up on the wheel as it should. Wheels for sport/sport plus cars are part number. 99104440001A34

That ebay wheel has been for sale for a while so an offer might work, no indication if it’s a sport/sport plus wheel, would need to ask the seller all these questions _________________991.1 C2 PDK, 986 Boxster S
Past pleasures: 997.1 GT3, 997.2 C4S Cab, 993 C2, 997.1 C2S, 996.1 C4

spongebob squarepantsReims

Joined: 20 Dec 2009Posts: 4188Location: Manchester and Iraq

Posted: Tue Nov 06, 2018 9:36 am Post subject:

MJA911 wrote:

No I don’t want them, if they’re not really needed, I can live with turning the volume up and down and going through the menus via the pcm, but my concern was that the control unit is also required for the the sport, sport plus LEDs to light up on the wheel as it should. Wheels for sport/sport plus cars are part number. 99104440001A34

That ebay wheel has been for sale for a while so an offer might work, no indication if it’s a sport/sport plus wheel, would need to ask the seller all these questions

The lights didn't work on mine, but ive a feeling that's because mine was the pre 2010 model, ie the multifunction wheel without PDK written across the top._________________"When the seagulls follow the trawler, it is because they think sardines will be thrown into the sea".

It's getting hold of one for a 997.2 PDK with Sports Chrono that's the problem...unless someone knows a source?

When i swapped the manual wheel on my car i bought a new one from Porsche as it was much more than a second hand one but got the airbag from these guys who can also supply second hand steering wheels. They might be able to source you one, its worth a mail or call and it come tested / guaranteed

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